Urban Rifle: AK - May 2027

What You Will Learn

The AK Platform, like the AR-15 is one of the most prevalent and proven platforms on the planet. You can find them anywhere in the world, in many different configurations, and varied calibers. Ultimately, the AK is legendary and here to stay. 

This Urban Rifle course is designed to highlight the best attributes of the AK, in its best operational spectrum: 0-300 yards. With a heavy emphasis on close-in urban employment, positional shooting (mostly just Slav squats), marksmanship, and optimizing manipulation, you will walk away with a better foundation, no matter your current level of skill. 

Day one begins with a brief historical overview and a little bit of show and tell. We quickly dive into zero confirmation, setup optimization, manipulation, and then immediately into the wavetops of the hallmark Urban Rifle class that has been developed and fine tuned for decades, including:. 

• Shoothouse runs

• Shots to 300 yards and beyond

• Countless reps focusing on movement, communication, and marksmanship

This class will give you what you need on the AK platform. 

“The AK is amongst the simplest guns to understand and learn on, it is rugged and reliable.  Properly zeroed and supported it will serve you well. If we had twenty minutes to provide a minimal amount of training on a platform to a bunch of double digit IQ conscripts or malnourished Somali Pirates, this would be the weapon of choice.”

IMPORTANT - We cannot overstate the importance of medical training. Every class at Thunder Ranch includes a med block.

• Every participant must have a genuine (no generic brands) North American Rescue CAT, RMT ratcheting, or SOF®T tourniquet on their person during class.

• If you do not own one of the approved TQ’s you may purchase a CAT7 or RMT during checkout or upon arrival at Thunder Ranch.

  
  

Class Packing List - we encourage you to download and print this list.

Frangible Ammunition is NO LONGER REQUIRED at Thunder Ranch.

Need to Ship Ammo?

Ammo can be sent up to 3 weeks prior to class. Be sure to include your last name and dates of class on the shipping label. EXAMPLE:

Thunder Ranch

Attn: "your last name" 4/1-3

96747 Highway 140

Lakeview, OR 97630

We also encourage you to email your tracking number(s) to info@thunderranchinc.com

Snacks/Lunch/Beverages

Bring Lunch and snacks as needed. There will not be time to leave the range for food. A microwave and fridge are available. Every student will receive a Thunder Ranch reusable water bottle and water coolers are present on every range. We STRONGLY recommend bringing electrolytes as the ranch is a high desert climate at 5,400ft of elevation.

Travel Reminder

When traveling with suppressors and short-barreled rifles (SBRs), ensure you carry the appropriate documentation at all times, especially in case of police stops.

About Our Weather

Thunder Ranch is located at 5,400ft of elevation and is considered a high desert climate. The weather conditions are subject to change rapidly and can vary from cool mornings, to a hot afternoons, followed immediately by snow- not kidding. Layers are your best friend. You can have all the boxes checked on your gear list and still "fail" on your wardrobe. There is a lot of truth to the saying "There is no such thing as bad weather, just bad clothing."

Registration and Payments 

All course fees must be paid in full at the time of registration. Please choose your class carefully. No refunds and no transfers are available.